While the nation celebrates its Sovereign, Democratic and Republic state with the adoption of the Constitution, several actors from the Bollywood industry took to social media to wish the citizens on the 71st Republic Day celebrations

New Delhi: On the occasion of the 71st Republic Day on Sunday (January 26), actors from Bollywood industry were high on the spirit of patriotism and extended their warm wishes to the citizens.

Beginning with the legendary actor of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan took to Twitter and extended Republic Day wishes to everyone.

Alongside a powerful video of him extending the Republic day wishes, the actor tweeted, "My dear people of Bharat. We all wish us all the warmest wishes and felicitations of the Republic Day. Crores of Indians have built this great country together. We will not allow it to be scattered. Bharat Mata Jai. Jai Hind."

The video has the 64-year-old actor giving a brief talk on how India fought with the colonizers and the struggles that led us to the place we are now.

"Despite different backgrounds and sharing different religion, Indian citizens gave their best to unite the country ..it is important to keep the country together, that showcases our power," he added.

The actor-turned-politician Hema Malini celebrated the 'wonderful nation' today, and shared a Republic Day poster on Twitter.

The evergreen actress Raveena Tandon hopped on to Instagram, in the early hours of Sunday, to share a patriotic wish on Republic day.

She shared a picture of her Wagah trip where she is seen standing amid many Army personnel on her either side.

Remembering all the great sacrifiers of our country, the actress wrote: "Happy Republic Day to all of you. May the spirit of India keeps shining in your soul always.. Jai Hind. Ever grateful to those who sacrifice all and swear to protect. Our trip to Wagah. #2020."

The new star of B-Town, Taapsee Pannu, took to Twitter to extend her Republic Day wishes to the countrymen.